2016 Proton Saga rendered, based on current model
It will certainly be a busy 2016 for Proton, as it plans to launch not one, but four cars, including three sedans. Perhaps the most significant one would be the 2016 Proton …
Jonathan Lee · Page 233
F1 drivers demand closed cockpits by 2017 – report
The fighter jet-style canopy design on the McLaren MP4-X concept, a study showing what a future Formula One racer could look like Formula One cars could see the adoption of a closed …
SPIED: W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class FL hides grille
It seems Mercedes-Benz is trying out a new, rather odd way of conducting testing on the upcoming facelifted W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. We first saw the refreshed luxury sedan in November, sporting a …
SPIED: 2016 Proton Perdana races towards production
The 2016 Proton Perdana will be unveiled soon, and we can't wait to finally see the first new national D-segment sedan in 11 years in the flesh. In the meantime, here are …
SPIED: Mercedes-Benz pick-up hides under Navara
Yes, despite appearances, this is not a Nissan NP300 Navara with wider wheels and hacked-up home-built wheel arch extensions. This is, in fact, the first prototype of the Mercedes-Benz pick-up truck, developed …
VIDEO: Proton GDI and TGDI engine announcement and press conference – watch it in full here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYdmwy7_mI4 On Monday, Proton announced that it is developing a new engine family to replace the ageing CamPro mills that has been in use since 2004 – now, you can watch the …
Subaru XV facelift launched – 2.0i, 2.0i-P; from RM132k
We first saw it at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, then at its ASEAN debut at the 2015 Thai Motor Expo; now it's here. That's right – the facelifted Subaru XV has …
US petrol prices fall below US$1/gallon – RM0.90/litre!
Motorists in the United States now have a whole new reason to smile, as prices of petrol in Michigan have dropped below the US$1 (RM4.36) per US gallon (3.79 litres) mark, according …
Proton not looking to build diesel engines, hints Tun M
Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has hinted the national carmaker is not looking at building diesel powertrains anytime soon, as Europe – once having an overwhelming preference for oil burners – …
SPYSHOTS: BMW “Z5” to spawn next Toyota Supra?
It's been nearly four years since BMW and Toyota first formed a partnership to jointly develop a sports car, and now it seems we're finally seeing the first fruits of their labour, …
Proton Perdana to use 2.0L NE01 engine by end-2017
Among the morsels of news coming from Proton's new engine line-up announcement is the confirmation that the upcoming Honda Accord-based Proton Perdana (Theophilus Chin's renderings shown) will gain Petronas-derived NE01 engines by …
Next Proton Saga to move to A-segment, may use 1.0L and 1.2L VVT 3-cylinder engines; 1.0L turbo possible
At the press conference of Proton's new engine range announcement, Proton CEO Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah also confirmed that the next Proton Saga will be positioned closer to the A-segment, bringing it …
Proton new GDI and TGDI engines announced – 1.0L and 1.2L 3-cyl, 1.3L and 1.5L 4-cyl, coming end-2017
Proton has officially announced that it will be building a new range of engines to replace the ageing CamPro mills it has used since 2004. The new powertrains, as confirmed by chief …
Toyota Prius GT300 racer debuts at Tokyo Auto Salon
The 2016 Super GT Championship will kick off in less than four months' time in April, so now is the time that teams will unveil their challengers for this year, before testing …
Dakar 2016: Peterhansel wins in Peugeot 2008 DKR16
After a disappointing first year at the Dakar Rally in 2015, Team Peugeot Total bounced back this year with Stéphane Peterhansel clinching the overall victory in the Peugeot 2008 DKR16, the first …
Puspakom – free 25-point inspections ahead of CNY
Those heading back to their hometowns for the coming Chinese New Year festivities may be pleased to note that Puspakom is offering a free 25-point Voluntary Vehicle Inspection (VVI) for all private …
Hyundai Ioniq – new Prius-rivalling hybrid detailed
Unveiled last week, the hybrid version of the Hyundai Ioniq has been detailed in full ahead of its world premiere at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show in March. The Toyota Prius-rivalling petrol/electric …
SPYSHOTS: 2016 Proton Saga gets sighted once again
The new 2016 Proton Saga, the third in the national carmaker's three-strong sedan offensive after the Perdana and Persona, has been spotted on the road again, by readers Encik Ray and Antony …
BMW Tyre Warranty Programme now here in Malaysia – 24-month coverage against tyre damage
After extending the warranty period on new BMWs from two years to five last year, BMW Group Malaysia has now announced the arrival of the BMW Tyre Warranty Programme, offered on all …
Proton 2016 plans – four new models, emphasis on improving aftersales, new turning point for carmaker
This year is a big one for Proton, as it promises to turnaround a not-so-encouraging 2015. The national carmaker sold just slightly over 100,000 units last year, a bit under the 115k …
